Eczema – home care has several parts
Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a chronic, recurring skin condition characterised by itching, dryness, redness and inflamed areas of skin. It is caused by weakness of the skin's protective barrier and an excessive tendency towards inflammation. Although it cannot be completely eliminated, symptoms can be kept well under control – but this requires a combination of several methods: consistent skincare, dermatological treatment, and supportive devices that may ease symptoms.
What is worth knowing before choosing?
The basis of eczema treatment is always moisturising the skin and following treatment recommended by a dermatologist. The devices offered here complement this: soft laser may support local treatment of inflamed areas of skin, while salt air (salt therapy) may help ease symptoms. Neither is a causal therapy, and neither replaces medical treatment – but used appropriately, they can be useful additions. Below, I explain what each one is for.
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The SaltDome salt therapy device is a home respiratory support device recommended for managing chronic airway complaints. It can be used for COPD, asthma, respiratory allergy, the common cold, exercise-induced asthma, and even to ease breathing problems in pets — dogs and cats.
Personal-Laser L400 infrared soft-laser for point treatments. 400 mW continuous output, 808 nm laser beam. Delivers 4 Joules of energy in 10 seconds. Laser diode lifetime 10,000+ hours.
Energy-Laser L500 Pro infrared soft laser for point treatments. 500 mW continuous output, 808 nm laser beam. Delivers 5 Joules in 10 seconds. Laser diode lifetime 10,000+ hours.
Energy-Laser L2000 Pro infrared soft laser for large-area treatments. Continuous output 4×500 mW, 808 nm laser beam. Delivers 20 Joules of energy in 10 seconds. Laser diodes with 10,000+ hours lifetime.
PhysioLaser 500 soft-laser device. 808 nm treatment head. 500 mW power. 9 programs for joint pain, back pain and tendonitis, 11 beauty programs for wrinkle treatment, skin rejuvenation and cellulite.
Do you have a non-healing wound, scar, skin problem or tinnitus? The Personal Laser L200 medical soft laser with a 660 nm red beam can help support the natural regeneration of skin and superficial tissues at home, pain-free. Class 3B, CE IIa certified medical device. 200 mW continuous power, 12 Joule/min energy output. Protective goggles and an aluminium carry case are included.
The basis of eczema treatment
Whatever device is involved, the basis of eczema treatment is caring for the skin's protective barrier. Regular moisturising (emollient creams), gentle washing and avoiding factors that irritate the skin are what everything else is built on. Treatment prescribed by a dermatologist (for example, anti-inflammatory medicines) is added to this. The devices presented below complement this foundation – they do not replace treatment.
Soft laser in the red and infrared range has an anti-inflammatory effect and may support skin regeneration. It can therefore play a complementary role in the local treatment of eczematous, inflamed areas of skin. It is important to be realistic: use soft laser with realistic expectations, alongside and as a complement to dermatological treatment. Wearing protective goggles and following the device instructions are essential in every case.
The beneficial effect of salt air is also recognised by dermatologists: a seaside climate and salt baths ease symptoms in many people with eczema. A home salt therapy device releases tiny salt particles into the air, similar to seaside salt air. This may bring symptom relief – but it is important to know that it is not a causal therapy, and its effect varies from person to person. It may be particularly valuable where eczema is also accompanied by atopic respiratory symptoms (allergic rhinitis, asthma) – I write more about these below.
Although it is not a device, this is still the most important thing: without regular moisturising and care of the protective barrier, the effect of other methods is limited too. Generous use of emollients, lukewarm (not hot) washing, avoiding irritating soaps and moisturising the skin as soon as possible after bathing – these are the cornerstones of eczema treatment. Whatever supportive device you choose, keep this foundation in place.
When eczema is accompanied by respiratory symptoms
Eczema often does not occur on its own: many people affected also have allergic rhinitis or asthma – together, these three are called an “atopic” tendency. When eczema is accompanied by respiratory symptoms, salt air (salt therapy) may also offer support on the respiratory side: when inhaled, salt particles may help clear the mucous membranes and support easier breathing. This is a classic, long-established use of salt therapy. You can also read about treating respiratory symptoms in a separate category in the webshop.
Important information
The devices presented here are intended to ease eczema symptoms and support dermatological treatment – none is a causal therapy, and none replaces medical treatment. Eczema diagnosis and the treatment plan are established by a dermatologist. Seek medical advice if the skin is severely inflamed, oozing, becomes infected (with yellowish crusting, pus or fever), or if symptoms do not improve with the usual treatment. Before using soft laser, do not treat infected or open areas of skin, and follow the device instructions. Always discuss changes to treatment with the treating doctor.
Frequently asked questions
No – eczema is a chronic condition that may remain with us long term, but its symptoms can be kept well under control. The devices help ease symptoms and support dermatological treatment, as complementary options. The most important things are consistent skincare and following the medical treatment plan – the devices complement these.
Seaside salt air and salt baths bring symptom relief for many people with eczema – dermatologists also recognise this as a complementary option. However, it is important that this is not a causal therapy, its effect varies from person to person, and it does not replace medical treatment. A home salt therapy device aims to create an environment at home similar to seaside salt air.
Through its anti-inflammatory effect, soft laser may play a complementary role in the local treatment of inflamed areas of skin. So far, few comprehensive studies have been carried out on eczema and laser therapy, so the evidence is more limited than in other areas. It is therefore worth approaching it with realistic expectations and using it alongside dermatological treatment, as a complement. Do not treat infected skin or open wounds with it.
This is a common combination and part of what is known as an atopic tendency. In such cases, salt air (salt therapy) may be particularly useful because inhaled salt particles may also support easing respiratory symptoms (allergic rhinitis, easier breathing) – this is a classic, long-established use of salt therapy. For skin symptoms, meanwhile, the usual skincare and treatment recommended by a dermatologist remain the foundation.
If the skin is severely inflamed, oozing, or shows signs of infection (yellowish crusting, pus or fever), or if symptoms do not improve with the usual treatment. In these cases, a dermatological examination is essential. An eczema treatment plan is always established by a specialist – home devices support it, not replace it.
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